POLICE have taken a man into custody following a fatal accident on Bath Public Road, West Coast Berbice, yesterday morning.

It happened about 08:30 hrs, resulting in the death of motor cyclist Ivan Ephard, 24, of Cottage, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara.
Police said investigations revealed that Ephard was driving his motor cycle when it is alleged he attempted to undertake a motor car on the inside and collided with the vehicle which was turning at the same time.
As a result of the collision, Ephard lost control of his machine and was hurled onto a parked forklift.
He was taken to Mahaicony Cottage Hospital where he succumbed while receiving medical treatment.
The driver of the car involved is being detained by the police.